Objective To investigate the expression level of nuclear factor-kappa(NF-κB),substance P(SP)and aquaporin 4(AQP4)gene and the change of discharge frequency of pain sensitive neurons (PSN)in the ventral posteriolateral thalamic nucleus(VPL)of acute gout(AG)rats.The neuro-genic inflammation of AG was explored.Methods Forty-eight rats were randomly divided into two groups:the control group and the AG group. According to the time interval after injection of monosodiumurate(MSU)into the the unilateral ankle joint,the AG group was subdivided into seven groups,ie.0.5 hours group,2 hours group,6 hours group,12 hours group,24 hours group,48 hours group and 72 hours group.There were 6 rats in each group.After recording of the discharge frequency of PSN in rats VPL nucleus,the expression level of NF-κB,SP and AQP4 gene in the rats joint synovium were evaluated at mRNA level by PCR in above mentioned time.Results In the 0.5 hours group,the discharge frequency of PSN in the rats VPL nueleus and the expression level of SP gene in the rats joint synovium had increased immediately after the injection of MSU(P＜0.05).In the 6 hours group,they reached the peak level(P＜0.05),and in the 12 hours group,they began to decrease gradually(P＜0.05).In the 0.5 hours group,the expression level of NF-κB and AQP4 gene increased after the injection of MSU(P＜0.05).However,their peak level presented at the 12 hours(P＜0.05),and they decreaged after 24 hours(P＜0.05).The statistical analysis of correlation had shown that there were positive correlation among the expression level of NF-κB,substance P.AQP4 gene and the change of discharge frequency of PSN in the rats VPL nucleus.Conclusion The discharge frequency of PSN in the rats VPL and the expression level of SP gene in the rats ioint synovium can be used to evaluate the Severity of pain in the AG rats.The expression level of NF-κB and SP gene can reflect the severity of neurogenic intlammation.We can know the severity of edema of the joint synovium by detecting the expression level of AQP4 gene.Pain and neurogenic inflammation play an important role in the pathogenesis of AG.Combingelectrophysiology and biochemical technique can shade light on the pathogenesis of AG from different aspects.In the meantime,it may provide a new method for developing new drugs and new approaches for clinical treatment.

0.05). Conclusion Spasfon can effectively improve cervical dilatation during labor and it is well tolerated by both mother and newborn.

Objective According to the characteristics of digital medicine and demand of digitized management in hospital, we establish a storage system which is cheap, highly expansible, and reliable. Methods The multi personal computer storage system (MPCSS) was constructed by assembling the hardwares and softwares. The image data were archived from major server to storage PC by using NEUSOFT PACS archiving manage system and backuped on storage PC. We simulated the situation that the data on storage PC was lost and restored the data. We also expanded the storage system to enlarge its capacity. Results Average transfer rate from MPCSS was 27 7 Mbit/s (1 byte=8 bit); average cost for this system was 74 RMB/G; six cases in the 187 repeated reading of 100 patients failed. MPCSS can store backup and restore the image data, and can expand the storage size. Conclusion MPCSS is very cheap compared with other high capacity systems or devices. It is feasible and suitable for digital image storage.

Objective To investigate the effect of hyperuricemia (HUA) on nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) in myocardial tissue,Mn superoxide dismutases (Mn-SOD) activity in mitochondria,cardiac function of rats with HUA.Methods Sixty SD male rats,including 30 young rats and 30 aged rats,were randomly divided into four groups:the young control group,the young HUA group,the aged control group and the aged HUA group.Fifteen rats were in each group.The HUA rat models were set up by lavage method with yeast extract and ethambutol.Left ventricular systolic pressure (LVSP),left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP) and left ventricular pressure at the end of the rising and falling maximum velocity (+dp/dtmax) were determined by intubation in the left ventricle with cardiac catheter.Mn-SOD activity in the mitochondria of rat myocardial tissue was detected by chemical colorimetry.The expressions of NF-κB in rats myocardial tissue were measured by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).Differences between groups were analyzed with One way analysis of variance,Student-Newman-Keuls q test was used to compare the mean of multiple samples.Results Hyperuricemia had no significant effect on the cardiac function of HUA groups (P＞0.05).But the gene and protein expression of NF-κB in myocardial tissue and Mn-SOD activity of mitochondria were impacted by HUA.Both the gene and protein expression of NF-κB and the activity of Mn-SOD in HUA groups were increased (F=85.428 4,120.683 0 and 398.228 3,P＜0.01).Furthermore,the increase of gene and protein expression of NF-κB and the Mn-SOD activity in rats myocardial tissue of young HUA group were higher than those in aged HUA group (q=6.818 6,10.693 6 and 18.877 9,P＜0.05).Conclusion Hyperuricemia may cause inflammation and increase oxygen free radicals in myocardial tissue on one hand,and it may reduce inflammation and protect the myocardial tissue by increasing the activity of Mn-SOD in myocardial mitochondria of HUA rats,and removing the oxygen free radicals on the other hand.The response to uric acid in young HUA group is stronger than that in the aged HUA group.

A thermal desorption ( TD) device was developed and coupled to gas chromatography ( GC) or gas chromatography-mass spectrometry ( GC-MS ) for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of semi-volatile organic compounds on atmospheric particulate matters ( PM ) . The TD was operated by direct heating and placed on the GC injector, leading to high heating rate and easy transfer of analytes to GC without focusing of analytes by cold trap. For establishing the TD-GC method, the materials used for supporting PM samples, temperature and time of thermal desorption, and types of sample injection were investigated for detection of sixteen polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons ( PAHs) and nine n-alkanes. The limits of detection of the proposed TD-GC method were in the range of 0. 014-0. 093 ng for PAHs, and 0. 016-0. 026 ng for n-alkanes, respectively, with the correlation coefficients of correlation above 0. 9975. The TD-GC method was applied to the determination of trace PAHs and n-alkanes on PM10 samples from three cities. The recoveries were in the range of 95%-135% ( PAHs) and 95%-115% ( n-alkanes) , respectively. Finally, the TD was coupled to GC-MS for comparison of the contents of PAHs and n-alkanes on PMx with different particulate size ( x=10 , 5, 2, 1, 0. 5, 0. 25, 0. 1).

Objective To explore the characteristics and the clinical application of MR perfusion weighted imaging(PWI)in the normal kidneys and the renal diseases.Methods Thirty-one subjects including 9 cases without urinary diseases,14 cases with renal carcinoma,6 cases with renal cyst and 2 cases witll renal tuberculosis who had been examined with T1WI,T2WI and PWI were analyzed retrospectively.All the data were processed by a workstation to obtain time-signal intensity curves,color perfusion maps and relative perfusion value.The relative renal blood volume(RBV),relative renal blood flow(RBF),mean transition time(MTT)and the time to peak(TTP)in the normal renal cortex and medulla and the renal lesions were calculated.Comparisons between the right and the left normal kidneys,and between the cortex and the medulla of the normal kidneys were performed using t test,and comparisons between the normal and the abnormal kidneys were performed using q test.Results Relative RBV and relative RBF of the cortex were 1.33±0.08 and 1.44±0.09 respectively,and for medulla were 0.58±0.05 and 0.78±0.13 respectively(t=9.2241 and 5.0336,P＜0.01);MTT(1.11±0.08)and TTP (1.04±0.06)of the cortex has no difference with that of the medulla(0.97±0.04 and 0.94±0.03)in the normal kidneys(t=2.2551 and 2.2613.P＞0.05).The values of relative RBF of the renal carcinoma (1.35±0.34)were significantly higher than that of the normal tissues(1.02±0.06)(q=3.0882,P＜0.01).Conclusion PWI is able to demonstrate the hemodynamic change of the normal renal tissues and the renal lesions,and it maybe an ideal method for showing the functional changes of the kidney and for differentiating the renal diseases.

significantly increased (all P < 0.01). Following SREBP-1 was down-regulated by siRNA, high glucose-stimulated TGF-β1 and FN protein expressions were decreased by 17.9% and 24.6% ,respectively(all P<0.01).

Objective To evaluate the clinical application value of epicardial transesophageal echocardiography (ETE) in cardiac surgeries. Methods Using the transesophageal multi-plane ultrasonic probe of GE company, ETE were performed for a total of 53 patients undergoing cardiac surgeries with extracorporeal circulation and heart re-beat, evaluating valvular function, left ventricular systolic function and residual shunts. Results Qualiifed ETE images were obtained in all of the 53 cases without complications of infection, bleeding and serious arrhythmia. Intraoperative regional left ventricular systolic dysfunction happened in 5 cases and was promptly handled. Residual mitral regurgitation after valvular replacement was found in one case, which was reduced by valvuloplasty. One case showed moderate tricuspid regurgitation and another two cases indicated residual shunt. All the problems in the above cases were corrected in immediate surgeries. Moreover, the pressure gradient of one hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathic patient fell significantly to 8 mmHg after successful myectomy (the blood flow velocity fell from 3.2 m/s to 1.4 m/s). Conclusion Epicardial transesophageal echocardiogramphic examination is easy to handle and useful in monitoring abnormalities in cardiac surgery by providing hemodynamic and anatomic information.

Objective To investigate the correlation between hepatitis B virus(HBV)markers and AFU,ALT,GGT.Methods 570 eases of HBV-infected people were divided into 4 groups according to the different performance modes.150 healthy people were considered as control group.rate method was used to detect AFU,ALT and GGT.Estimate the differences between the groups were compared.Results The comparison between the AFU,ALT,GGT in different performance mode of HBV and the control group showed:the differences of group 1,group 2 and group 3 were statistically significant(P＜0.01),the difference of group 4 was not significant(P＞0.01).The correlation between AFU,ALT,GGT of different performance mode showed:the changes of AFU and ALT,GGT in group 1,group 2 and group 3 were positively change-related.But the changes of AFU,ALT and GGT were not clearly related.The distribution of the rise of serum enzyme activity in different performance mode showed:the AFU,ALT and GGT rised in different proportion in group 1,group 2 and group 3.Conclusions The AFU,ALT and GGT activity of HBVinfected persons should be detected at the same time,and evaluate the damage of liver cells.This will do help to predict the progression of hepatitis.

AIM: To study the effect of high fat diet on the expression of sterol regulatory element biding protein-1 (SREBP-1) and transforming growth factor β_1 (TGF-β_1) in renal tubular cells and rosiglitazone intervention. METHODS: Wistar rats were treated with high fat diet and rosiglitazone for 3 months. The serum glucose, serum insulin and serum triglyceride were detected. Oil Red O staining was used to observe the renal lipid deposit and Masson staining was for the detection of ECM accumulation. SREBP-1, TGF-β_1 and FN protein were determined by the methods of immunohistochemistry and Western blotting. SREBP-1 mRNA was detected by in situ hybridization. RESULTS: Rosiglitazone prevented effectively the increase in serum glucose, serum insulin and serum triglyceride resulted from high fat diet. High fat diet led to lipid droplet formation in renal tubular cells and interstitial ECM accumulation, which was decreased by rosiglitazone treatment. Compared to normal rats, SREBP-1 protein and SREBP-1 mRNA showed high expressions in high fat diet rats that were lowered by rosiglitazone. The precursor segment and mature segment of SREBP-1 protein were decreased by 27.39% and 27.32%. Similarly, the high expressions of TGF-β_1 and FN protein in kidney of high fat diet rats were also prevented by rosiglitazone intervention. Compared to high fat diet rats, the expression of TGF-β_1 in rosiglitazone treatment rats was lowered by 19.14%. CONCLUSION: Rosiglitazone prevents effectively the over-expression of SREBP-1 and TGF-β_1 in renal tubular cells, and decreases lipid accumulation and ECM production in rats fed with high fat diet.